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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Building Relationships

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
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    In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. This encounter and Jesus’ ministry to such folks teaches us that lost people matter to God. All of us are surrounded by people far from God

    Building Relationships Luke 15:1-10 and Acts 8:26-40 In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. The first is when Jesus has a group of tax collectors and sinners who have gathered to hear him talk. Tax collectors were some of the most hated people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Welcome Home

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 11, 2013
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    God is an extravagantly loving Father who longs to welcome his children home with a joyful celebration.

    WELCOME HOME! INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss Miley Cyrus & Billy Ray’s response to his prodigal daughter. Billy Ray’s song: “That's what daddy's do, they shield you from the rain, Shelter in the storm, there to ease your pain, Wherever you may roam, what you're going through, Know I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus, Not Much Of A Businessman Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 2, 2013
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    The most important thing is to save the sheep.

    Thursday of the 31st Week in Course Lumen Fidei Jesus would have made a very poor businessman. Business owners must think in terms of profit and loss. It is true that they have to treat their employees and customers humanely, or they’ll lose both. That’s a matter of good business. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Love, Salvation And Inheritance

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2013
     | 2,623 views

    A sermon on the parables of Luke 15 focused on stewardship, finances, and money

    HoHum: When D.L. Moody was directing his Sunday School in Chicago, one boy walked several miles to attend; and somebody asked him, “Why don’t you go to a Sunday School closer to home?” His reply might have been used by the publicans and sinners in Jesus’ day: “Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Never Once Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 20, 2013
     | 4,942 views

    Never once have we ever walked alone. never once did He leave us all alone. He is faithful.

    “Connected: Never Once” Ez. 34:11-6; Lk. 15:1-32 The past few weeks we’ve been considering what it means to be connected to God. Admittedly, spiritual disciplines are hard – they take time, effort, and energy. There are times when we simply fail to make a good connection. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Good Shepherd And The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013
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    This message talks about Jesus and how He is the Savior that came to seek and to save the lost.

    “The Good Shepherd and the Lost Sheep” TEXT: Luke 15:1-7 (Verses 3-7 Main Focus) Luke 15:1-7 (KJV) 1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pharisees, Tax Collectors And Sinners Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
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     | 5,484 views

    This sermon looks three groups of people mentioned in the Scripture Pharisees, sinners and tax collectors

    Pharisees, Tax Collectors and Sinners Luke 15:1-2 Luke’s Gospel was originally written on a scroll. He assumed his readers would always start at the beginning of his Gospel and read through to the end. Thus, in recording what we now know as Luke 15, Luke’s readers would have just heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 14,139 views

    This sermon looks at the parable of the Lost Sheep

    The Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-7 There are two questions I want you to wrestle with this season of Lent: What’s the most important thing to you? And what’s the most important thing to God? It is that second question that Jesus seeks to answer with the teaching of three parables in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When A 99 Isn't Good Enough

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 16, 2014
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    How should we respond to the lost?

    When a “99” Isn’t Good Enough Luke 15:1-7 Introduction How many of you can remember your school days? How many of you would be satisfied with a 99 on your exam? For some of us, we would rejoice at the seventy and one, no less with ninety and nine. But how does God see 99 percent? This parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Lost And Found Department

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 17, 2015
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    God loves everyone, especially the "wrong crowd". He wants us to know the joy of a life lived in God. He invites us to join Him in the great treasure hunt-the hunt for lost souls-and bring the great treasure to Him when we have found it.

    A minister died and was waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him was a guy who was dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter addressed the guy, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?" The guy replied, "I'm Joe ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2015
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     | 6,557 views

    Message from Luke 15 on the parables of the lost sheep, coin and sons.

    Lost and Found Luke 15:1-32 Introduction There is an entire television series simply called, “Lost.” Guys are notorious for refusing to admit when they are lost or to ask directions. Many today feel like they are making excellent headway in life but really have no idea where they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Tearing Down And Rebuilding Worldviews Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
     | 3,509 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tearing Down and Rebuilding Worldviews

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tearing Down and Rebuilding Worldviews Luke 15:1-10 July 26, 2009 I want to talk to you today about worldviews. A worldview is the lens with which you see, understand, and interpret the world. In this passage, Jesus addresses two different groups of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tearing Down And Rebuilding Worldviews

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
     | 2,841 views

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tearing Down and Rebuilding Worldviews

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Tearing Down and Rebuilding Worldviews Luke 15:1-10 July 26, 2009 I want to talk to you today about worldviews. A worldview is the lens with which you see, understand, and interpret the world. In this passage, Jesus addresses two different groups of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014
     | 5,418 views

    The preciousness of God, God's Love, What's really Important

    Lost and Found You know, Jesus had a way of cutting through all of the pretentiousness that he encountered during his time on earth here. He cut right to the chase so to speak. Jesus used to, as my grandmother King used to say “Just knock off the icing and get to the cake” Jesus knew ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Matter To God (Easter 2014)

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 20, 2014
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    When something lost is found, God celebrates the recovery! Jesus taught in three parables of the importance of finding things that are lost, which is EXACTLY what His death on the cross allowed us to be: We can now be FOUND because we matter to God!

    You Matter to God Easter Sunday 2014, Luke 15:1-32 Introduction - This morning, we are going to push pause on our study in Revelation -- The purpose of this message is to celebrate Easter, and really challenge us - Often we like the same old stories, often we like to tune out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational